Property description
A delightful Grade II Listed character property offering an abundance of period charm and versatile accommodation, situated in an attractive setting with generous gardens and ample off-road parking.
Retaining a wealth of original features, including attractive stone mullion windows, the property provides well-proportioned living accommodation throughout. The ground floor comprises two spacious reception rooms, one of which benefits from a feature log-burning stove, and the other with French doors leading out to the garden.
A generous kitchen offers ample space for cooking and entertaining, well positioned for views out to the garden. In addition there's a useful cloakroom
To the first floor are two spacious double bedrooms. The property also benefits from a recently renovated family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a good-sized garden, ideal for families and keen gardeners alike, together with two useful storage sheds.
A particular feature of the property is the detached annexe, providing flexible accommodation ideally suited for guest accommodation, a home office, studio or hobby space.
Situation
The village itself is one of the most desirable in Somerset and is the home of a bustling community. The village hall hosts cinema evenings, horticultural shows, yoga and exercise classes and other such events. The Three Horseshoes is a highly regarded pub with restaurant which within walking distance from the cottage. A new addition to the village is a fresh milk vending machine recently installed by a local farmer. The fashionable town of Bruton is a few miles south and is home to the renowned art gallery, Hauser and Wirth and Roth Bar and the high street offers a pharmacy, florist and the well-known restaurant “At The Chapel” as well as “Briar” a Michelin ‘Bib Gourmand’ restaurant. “ Osip”, a Michelin-starred restaurant, can be found only 3 miles from Bruton in a 300 year old country inn where you can also stay the night.
The pretty town of Castle Cary, a few miles further, is home to the hotel and restaurant, The Newt (which has wonderful grounds with woodland walks. Nearby, Frome has a thriving arts scene with a cinema, two theatres, and diverse shopping. The Frome Independent Market, held on the first Sunday of every month is a celebration of all things artisan and attracts thousands of visitors. Babington House, the private members' club, with its swimming pools, tennis courts, gym, bars and restaurant is only a short drive away and is an idyllic hub for relaxing and socialising.
The area is renowned for its excellent schools which include primary and secondary state schools in Bruton and Frome. The two prep schools of All Hallows and Hazlegrove are nearby and, for secondary, Sherborne, Kings Bruton,Millfield and Downside are all within easy reach.
Westbury and Castle Cary stations provide rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo, with links from Bruton. The A303 (M3) links to London and the wider motorway network - the A36, M4 and M5 are all within easy reach. There is a wide range of national and international flights from Bristol Airport.
Rent: £2,900 pcm to include gardening package
Tenants responsible for all utilities
Security Deposit: £3,300 Held by the DPS)
Refundable Holding Deposit: £650;
Unfurnished
Tenants responsible for all utilities
Available: Mid June 2026
Postcode: BA4 6HD
What3Words:
Material Information In compliance with The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material Information in Property Listings Guidance
Part A
Local Authority: Somerset Council
Council Tax Band: Band C
Part B
Electricity Supply: Mains
Water Supply: Mains
Sewerage: Private Drainage
Oil fired central heating
Broadband: Please refer to Ofcom website.
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Please refer to Ofcom website.
Parking: Driveway parking for two cars
EPC: E
Other Disclosures
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Key features
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Character Property - Character Property
Unfurnished
More features
Grade two listed period property, Stone mullion windows, Two generous reception rooms, Log burner, Ground Floor Cloakroom, Two double bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Detached Annexe, Good sized private garden, Off road parking for two cars, Summarise property details
More details
- Property type
- Character Property - Character Property
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £2900
- Weekly price
- £669
- Available from
- Now
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Batcombe, Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet.